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Coroner’s office reports rise in suicides; task force expands outreach and media campaign
Summary
Lebanon County coroner’s office reported 30 suicide deaths in 2024, up 10 from the prior year; county task force outlined targeted outreach including social and streaming ads, radio PSAs, a three-month bus promotion and a May 10 Mental Health Awareness festival.
Brianna Riegel, first deputy at the Lebanon County coroner’s office, presented final 2024 case numbers to the Lebanon County Commissioners on Thursday and described a rise in suicide deaths and expanded suicide-prevention efforts.
Riegel said the coroner’s office recorded 30 suicide deaths in 2024, an increase of 10 from the prior year. Of those 30 suicides, the office recorded 19 by gunshot, seven by hanging, three that were drug related and one by…
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